The Florida Panthers are locked in a tight three-way race for the Atlantic Division title alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. With less than 10 games remaining for each team, the Panthers currently sit in third place—tied on points with the Lightning and trailing the Maple Leafs by three.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.

With the NHL playoffs fast approaching, the Florida Panthers find themselves in a heated battle for the Atlantic Division crown alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. However, injuries to key players have added another layer of difficulty to their quest for postseason success.